Ouologuem, Yambo
Bound to Violence (Penguin Modern Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780241680803
- author:
- Ouologuem, Yambo
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 13 x 1.2 centimetres (0.1
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Classics, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Bound to Violence is a dark and biting satire that spans centuries, recounting the fate of an imaginary empire called Nakem. This epic novel paints a universally relevant portrait of power, sex, and violence in human relationships.
Translated by Ralph Manheim, this new edition provides invaluable context for the novel, which was initially met with accusations of plagiarism and racist undertones when it was first published in the West. Professor Chérif Keïta's introduction sheds light on the complexities of the book, revealing a thrillingly excessive and defiant novel that defies easy categorization.
With its acerbic pen portraits of those who wield power, Bound to Violence is a thought-provoking exploration of human relationships and the consequences of unchecked ambition.
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